Adult Disability Care in Bloomington, IL: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Bloomington, IL: the local picture

9.1%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (8.2% in McLean County)

1,438

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

7.2%

of households have no vehicle (5.9% in McLean County)

8

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Bloomington ZIP codes in their service area

About 4,481 Bloomington residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (9.1%; 8.2% in McLean County).

1,438 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

7.2% of Bloomington households have no vehicle (5.9% in McLean County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Bloomington compared with McLean County and Illinois

Census figure	Bloomington	McLean County	Illinois
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	9.1%	8.2%	9.7%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	2.9%	2.5%	3.5%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	5.9%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	9.7%	24%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.8%	8.6%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,796	$66,228	—

Older residents in towns around Bloomington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Normal, IL	3.3 mi	6,501	7.6%
Heyworth, IL	11 mi	371	5.3%
Le Roy, IL	14 mi	538	11%
El Paso, IL	18 mi	501	12%
Clinton, IL	23 mi	1,291	13%
Eureka, IL	23 mi	1,222	5.6%

Home health agencies serving Bloomington

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring V	Springfield, IL	62 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 718-4889
Home Health Advantage, Inc	Orland Park, IL	96 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 560-0176
St. Francis Medical Center	Peoria, IL	41 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 683-7700
Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care	Champaign, IL	43 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(217) 352-4387
Osf Home Health-Eastern Region	Bloomington, IL	1.4 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 451-5925

Straight-line miles from the center of Bloomington. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a disability support caregiver can help with

Personal care, on the person’s terms
Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
Keeping routines the person sets

Cost

What disability care for adults costs in Bloomington

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,233 monthly median income of Bloomington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a disability support caregiver

Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.

Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in Bloomington: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Bloomington?

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,233 monthly median income of Bloomington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?

Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Illinois.

More near Bloomington

More senior care near Bloomington

Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities

Other care in Bloomington

More for Bloomington families

Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Bloomington, IL